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1500 without broadband after digger cuts fibre cable in Whangārei
The digger was working on roadworks when it cut the fibre optic cable.
Police cordon streets, arrest man after report of firearm
Police make arrest after reports of man with a firearm Whangārei suburb of Morningside.
NZ Rugby to blame for poaching scandal
If NZ Rugby won't take charge, schools need to take it upon themselves to act.
Egging her sons on lands Whangārei mum in jail
Lengthy prison term for woman who urged her sons to violently assault a man.
High-performance the focus for NRU
Over 100 young Northland players will be exposed to a more professional approach to rugby.
Judge explains 'lenient' home detention for coward punch
No jail for the manslaughter of a Northland grandfather.
'One punch' punishments a balancing act
A one punch offender's punishment can go higher depending on their intent.
Battle begins to rid Opua of fanworm
Eradication programme funded by regional council and Biosecurity NZ to begin.
Lawyer and actor Kelly Johnson pays tribute to director Geoff Murphy
Whangārei lawyer Kelly Johnson pays tribute to Kiwi film maker Geoff Murphy.
Teenagers the future of cricket umpiring
The two new umpires have only been in the job since August.
Te reo cover of Bohemian Rhapsody goes viral
Group asked to translate the song after opening the APRA Silver Scroll Awards.
Cricket prodigy selected for U21 side
Makayla Templeton will play in her first U21 tournament in Auckland in a few weeks.
Concerns over shooting of stranded whales in front of kids
Families not given enough warning whales about to be put down, volunteer rescuer says.
Photos: Kapa haka showcased at summer festival
Kapa haka to fore at first Hineraumati ki Raurimu Summer Festival on Thursday.
Family gift land to become scenic reserve
Forested property and includes stonewalls and a small island in the Hatea River.
Northland armed robbery getaway driver jailed
Getaway driver of The Warehouse robbery sent to jail.
Army might be needed to help with Northland meningococcal vaccine programme
The army could be called in to help run dozens of meningococcal vaccine clinics.
Zorro the kitten saved in the nick of time
Little ball of fluff had little choice but to roll with his rough start in life.
Stranded whales believed attacked by orcas
The whales, believed to be pygmy whales, are the second stranding in three days.
Cheaper suburbs set for big valuation rises
New valuation notices in the mail can be expected before the end of the year.
Crash victim wanted to 'sing until he died'
87-year-old had been at a music club get-together and was just minutes from his home.
Northland groups win at Māori Language Awards
The awards are an opportunity to acknowledge commitment to Māori language revitalisation.
Meningococcal response: 'Still sitting on their hands'
Northland doctors and emergency departments are on alert for meningococcal disease
Whangārei man in court charged with drink driving causing death
Whangārei man in court charged with drink driving causing death
Northland murder accused further remanded in custody
Murder accused further remanded in custody
Horror as dogs maul Whangārei neighbour
Neighbours watch in horror as dogs maul man in Whangārei suburb of Morningside.
Business picking up for new airline to and from Whangārei
Twice daily flights into Whangarei aimed to avoid traffic peaks in Auckland and Northland.